Visaka Dharmadasa's guest appearances

Visaka Dharmadasa

The Conversation

She Talks Peace

Mara Wilson

Esther Perel

Lisa Fischer

Sarah Marquis

Tara Shears

Charlotte Mensah

Heather Jones

Doreen Lawrence

Danielle de Niese

Imtiaz Dharker

Oti Mabuse

Hanna Gabriels

Lauren Paul

Susie Orbach

Helen Clark

OwlTail

Mothers for peace!  Sri Lankan peace activist Visaka Dharmadasa, founder and chair of Association of War Affected Women and Parents of Servicemen Missing in Action talks about how she was able bring women together across the conflict lines to work for peace. She also shares how she educates soldiers and community leaders on transforming conflict.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mothers for peace!  Sri Lankan peace activist Visaka Dharmadasa, founder and chair of Association of War Affected Women and Parents of Servicemen Missing in Action talks about how she was able bring women together across the conflict lines to work for peace. She also shares how she educates soldiers and community leaders on transforming conflict.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 11: Visaka Dharmadasa Talks Peace and Motherhood

Luz Villamil

Visaka Dharmadasa is a celebrated Sri Lankan peace activist whose son went missing in action in 1998, while fighting for the Sri Lankan army against Tamil Tiger rebels.  She won a landmark case against the government to get DNA checks done to trace missing soldiers and she works with mothers from both sides of the conflict, Tamils and Sinhalese, for a peaceful future. Visaka's work and her belief that her son is still alive keep her sane; she still keeps the chocolates in the freezer, that she bought for him 15 years ago, waiting for his return.Luz Villamil is Colombian Palestinian. Her father was kidnapped by Farc left wing guerrillas in 1998, but released after 81 days. Luz's family's joy was short lived as two years later her brother went missing from a Colombian seaside resort. His disappearance has remained a mystery and they have no clues, only rumour and speculation. Luz hopes her brother is hearing the messages her family sends out on a Colombian radio show that features relatives of kidnapped and missing people.Left: Luz Villamil, Credit: Angelika Bakou  Right: Visaka Dharmadasa. Credit: None

Visaka Dharmadasa is a celebrated Sri Lankan peace activist whose son went missing in action in 1998, while fighting for the Sri Lankan army against Tamil Tiger rebels. She won a landmark case against the government to get DNA checks done to trace missing soldiers and she works with mothers from both sides of the conflict, Tamils and Sinhalese, for a peaceful future. Visaka's work and her belief that her son is still alive keep her sane; she still keeps the chocolates in the freezer, that she bought for him 15 years ago, waiting for his return. Luz Villamil is Colombian Palestinian. Her father was kidnapped by Farc left wing guerrillas in 1998, but released after 81 days. Luz's family's joy was short lived as two years later her brother went missing from a Colombian seaside resort. His disappearance has remained a mystery and they have no clues, only rumour and speculation. Luz hopes her brother is hearing the messages her family sends out on a Colombian radio show that features relatives of kidnapped and missing people. Left: Luz Villamil, Credit: Angelika Bakou Right: Visaka Dharmadasa. Credit: None

Missing Relatives: Luz Villamil and Visaka Dharmadasa